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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Margaret writes to Ralph about Ferrell and says that she cannot believe Ralph and who were ever friends?

2. When Margaret writes to Ralph about her dream of their first child, what does the first child say?

3. In order to continue his work on the valley floor, Ralph needs what?

4. What is left out of all ancient Egyptian writing?

5. While continuing his search, Ahmed brings news that Carter uncovered what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the instructions that Ralph gives Margaret about publishing his book?

2. Describe the cats that are outside Ralph's villa when he wakes up.

3. Why does Ralph have to scout a route to his dig area?

4. What is Ferrell's theory of human behavior?

5. Describe the party CCF threw for Ralph and Margaret.

6. Why does Margaret want Ralph to return to Boston?

7. Describe the staircase that Ralph visits at Carter's site.

8. What are some examples Ralph gives of bad translations of Atum-hadu's poetry?

9. When Ralph receives a telegram from CCF asking for clarification of his Oxford studies, what does Ralph reply with?

10. In the very first entry of the book, what does Ralph want Margaret to know about the letter he is writing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the various characters in the book lack common sense? What implications does this lack of common sense have for their futures? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book, compare and contrast the way Ralph and Ferrell use their imaginations to help them towards fame.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book to support your answer, explain how the relationship between Ralph and Margaret is ironic.

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